I don't mean we should have expired years ago because of the excessive partying we did in the 70's, or the massive array of chemicals we tested on our bodies or the crazy stunts we pulled like nude sky diving or the deafening rock n roll we constantly subjected our brains to.

No, those were good things.

I considered them healthy "growing" experiences.

You know what they say?

"If it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger."

No, what I'm saying is we are so very lucky to be alive in such a wonderful technological time.

Because of the advances made over the past twenty years, the world has become a smaller, more vibrant and exciting place to live.

Because of technology we are able to experience more of life.

We live more.

We do more.

We experience more.

And thank goodness there are Baby Boomers out there that have embraced this incredible wealth of technology and found creative ways to advance it.

If it was up to me we would still be watching black & white TV and everything would be organized under the Dewey Decimal System.

Take a look at the slideshow below and I think you will be amazed at how bright and creative people really are.

Some of these new inventions are just simply "inspired."

All I can say is "Why didn't I think of that?"

If you found my blog funny, interesting or even helpful I bet your friends would to.

​If you polled the average Baby Boomer woman and asked her what room of the house she would like to see her man in I think you would hear:

Man in the bedroom...........Great Idea.

Man in the garage...........Still a good idea.

Man in the living room.............Not a problem.

Man in the kitchen...........Epic failure !!!

Hey, I fancy myself a pretty damn good cook and I think most women I have lived with would agree.

I am at my best when throwing things together and making sure we finish all of the leftovers in the refrigerator.

In my circle of friends, I would consider several of my male buddies to be great cooks.

They whip up inspiring meals and mouth watering dishes both on the bar-b-que (as expected) and in the kitchen.

But, there are some guys in our baby boomer generation, even after years of trying that just don't belong behind an apron.

They don't know which side of a spatula to use.

They engage in a battle of wits with the microwave every time they try to make popcorn.

They are the reason for smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and full replacement insurance coverage.

I can think of at least 5 reasons why some men can't cook:1. They were never taught how to cook by their Mother.2. They were taught to cook by their Dad.3. They think "take out" food was invented for them.4. They think cooking is not "manly" enough.5. They are masquerading as completely "inept" cooks so that their women will not expect any better form them. I'm sure there are plenty more reasons and I agree with most women, in general, that most men should be kept out the kitchen.If you don't believe me then just check out the slideshow below.After seeing these epic kitchen failures created by men you should fear seeing your man near the stove again.......even in the apron at the end.

If you found my blog funny, interesting or even helpful, I bet your friends would to.

You know there is a certain amount of risk involved with being a professional blogger. First and foremost, you could have no followers and your hard effort would drift aimlessly around the Ethernet unread.

Or, you could have lots of followers and among them that customary percentage of "nutcakes" and "nitwits" who constantly take offense to your thoughts and ideals.

But the scariest hazard that a professional blogger encounters by putting his life in print and posting it for the entire world to see is getting those baffling comments from the general public that leave you scratching your head and wondering what they meant.

I know my target demographic is our Baby Boomer 50+ generation but I have also figured out that people in their 60's, 70's and even 80's+ follow me. Many of them leave comments but sometimes it is bewildering trying to figure out what they meant.​MY FAVORITE BLOG COMMENTS

Here are a few of my favorites:

In response to my article on how life is different after 50 someone commented:

"I've sure gotten old! I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees, fought prostate cancer and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia. Have poor circulation; hardly feel my hands and feet anymore. Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92. Have lost all my friends.

But, thank God, I still have my Florida driver's license."

Then there is the woman who replied to my exercise blog:

"I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission tojoin a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors.I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour..

But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over."

When I talked about changes in foods we eat as we get older someone responded:

Then there is my favorite response to a past article about memory exercises:

"My memory's not as sharp as it used to be.

Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be."

Well, if you haven't figured it out yet, today is "Silly Saturday"Yes, I tricked you and these responses were made up but they would have been great ones wouldn't they?If you click on the"Silly Saturday" link it will take you to plenty more strange and off-the-wall posts that I have done on Saturdays.You know............we all could use a little humor, inspiration and support as we get older so I will leave you with a little prayer you can repeat when you are feeling "too old." THE SENILITY PRAYER: Oh Lord, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and The eyesight to tell the difference. Amen !!!

If you found today’s blog helpful, interesting, or even funny, I bet your friends would too.

You know, most times the internet is a great tool for inspiration and motivation.

Every page you click on seems to have some sort of snappy saying that is meant to brighten your day, give you hope or let you know that someone else in this big, cold world shares your deepest feelings and innermost secrets.

Most times, you are happy to come across these sayings and most times they do make an impression with you.

But sometimes, don't you just wish you could put aside all of this serious self improvement and character strengthening.

Maybe just have some fun, do things a little different and inspire the world to be more silly?

Hopefully, today I will do both for you.

Please enjoy this wonderfully "silly" infographic I found that is a little more light-hearted than the rest.

It may be silly, but I'm sure it will make you feel better about yourself.

If you found today’s blog helpful, interesting, or even funny, I bet your friends would too.

There are smart phone apps that you can't live without.And then there are thousands of cell phone apps out there that really do not serve any kind of purpose.Here is a smart phone app that really should be marketed to the general public.I see this device as having real world business applications well beyond the humorous social and personal etiquette possibilities.But that is just me.I hope you enjoy the little "Silly Saturday" video below called "Toot Tone."

If you found my blog helpful, interesting or even funny I bet your friends would to.

Author

Jay Lickus was born in 1956 in the harmonious and affableMarquette Parkneighborhood on the South side of Chicago. He attended 12 years of Catholic school and graduated from the University of Illinois. He began his professional career as a paperboy (didn't we all) and matured quickly working his way though numerous menial jobs - factory worker, kitchen helper, pizza maker (not a bad gig), shipping and receiving clerk and go figure, a house painter. During college he started his own painting and contracting company. In the late 80's he moved to Los Angeles to begin a sales career in the paint and coatings industry. In 2012, after 10 years as a top notch sales representative and another decade or so as a blue chip Sales Manager, he was unceremoniously kicked to the curb like an unwanted old piece of furniture ( I humorously embellish for effect) only to begin his new path to a better and more satisfying life. Jay currently resides in Surprise, AZ building a prosperous Real Estate business. He has four wonderful kids and 7 glorious grandchildren scattered across the U.S. As of today, he is one very happy man !!